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Cultural-Regional Geography Minor

Why Minor in Cultural-Regional Geography?

The Cultural‑Regional Geography minor involves a specialization in a particular region of the world.

Requirements for the Minor in Cultural-Regional Geography

Minors in Geography, Planning and Sustainability

The department offers two (2) Geography Minors which require 18 credit hours. GPS 0101 - World Regional Geography is required in each minor. The student is advised of the courses related to specific interests from the courses listed below.

The Cultural‑Regional Geography minor involves a specialization in a particular region of the world. The Sustainability Studies minor includes courses related to site location analysis and application.  Regional Planning majors are not eligible to earn the Aplied Geography Minor.

    Requirements

     

    • GPS 0101 - World Regional Geography
    • GPS 0102 - Physical Geography
    • GPS 0210 - Cultural Geography
    • GARP 0212 - Political Geography Credits: 3
    • GPS 0330 - Climatology

    Clubs & Organizations

    International and Intercultural Club

    This student club will support students of other nations/cultures and students interested in interacting with students of other nations.

    Multicultural Student Association (MSA)

    The purpose of the Multicultural Student Association is to promote diversity and cultural awareness throughout our campus and community.

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    About the Department

    Westfield State’s Department of Geography, Planning & Sustainability offers the only undergraduate degree in Regional Planning among public colleges and universities in the Northeast. We offer extensive internship opportunities, hands-on course work, and engaged faculty.

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